Remote Patient Monitoring
rih-MOHT PAY-shent MON-ih-tor-ing
/rɪˈmoʊt ˈpeɪʃənt ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/Listen
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Dictionary meaning
The use of digital technologies to collect health data from patients in one location and electronically transmit it to healthcare providers in a different location for assessment and recommendations — used for chronic disease management and post-discharge monitoring
History and origin
Enabled by wireless sensors, smartphones, and EHR integration; formalised as a reimbursed service category by Medicare in the US from the 2010s; abbreviated RPM
Examples
- Remote patient monitoring allows cardiologists to detect arrhythmias in patients at home before they progress to hospitalisation.
- RPM devices for heart failure patients transmit daily weight and blood pressure readings to a nurse dashboard.
Synonyms: RPM, telemonitoring, home monitoring
Pronunciation tips
Abbreviated RPM; distinguish from 'telemedicine' — RPM is continuous passive data collection vs. active video consultations
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